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Jump Associates
Business Consulting and Services
San Mateo, CA 9,112 followers
We work with the world's most admired companies to solve their most difficult growth challenges.
About us
Jump Associates is the world’s leading independent strategy and innovation firm. We work with the world’s most admired companies to solve their most pressing growth challenges. Over the last twenty-five years, Jump has partnered with companies like Google, Nike, Samsung, Target and Virgin. In a world that’s mired in yesterday’s data, we use a future focused approach to help these firms grow in times of dramatic change.
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- Business Consulting and Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- San Mateo, CA
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- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1998
- Specialties
- New Business Creation, Innovation Strategy, Business Model Innovation, New Venture Pilots, Management Consulting, Insights, Innovation, Strategy, Empathy, Design Thinking, Strategy Consulting, Innovation Consulting, Training, Strategy Sessions, Consumer Insights, Insights, Customer Insights, Business Strategy, and Purpose and Values Definition
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The best lessons on how to be a Future Focused leader might not come from business school or management guru – but from your financial advisor. In his latest Forbes article, Dev Patnaik explores how corporate leaders can apply time-tested investment principles to fuel sustainable growth. From Warren Buffett’s Apple play to Netflix’s long-term resilience, the best strategies aren’t just about reacting to the moment—they’re about positioning for the future. #Innovation #FutureFocusedLeadership #Business #Leadership #Strategy
Great leaders think like great investors. In my latest Forbes article, I break down the investing principles that Warren Buffett and other top investors use to build long-term wealth—and how corporate leaders can apply those same strategies to drive sustainable growth. Future Focused Leaders can use these seven key principles to help them balance the now and the next: 1️⃣ Get in the Game 2️⃣ Clarify your Goals 3️⃣ Invest for the Long Term 4️⃣ Focus on Valuation, Not Just Revenue 5️⃣ Walk the Stores 6️⃣ Take a Portfolio Approach 7️⃣ Don't Time the Market The best leaders don’t just react to the present—they position their companies for the future. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gN7fzXPe #innovation #futurefocused #investing #business #strategy
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The worst part about getting fracked? You often don’t see it coming—until it’s too late. This week, Michelle Loret de Mola and I break down how even the best-run businesses can get disrupted–from Nvidia’s AI shake-up to the shifting dynamics in retail, media, and beyond. If you’re not paying attention to macro forces, substitutes, and piranhas, you’re at risk. Give the episode a listen here: https://lnkd.in/gF6-AH8x
Even the best-run businesses can get fracked—disrupted by forces beyond their control. The question is: How do you fight back? In this episode of The Jump Podcast, Michelle Loret de Mola and Dev Patnaik dive into the concept of getting fracked—when companies suddenly find themselves in a world of hurt, not because of internal mismanagement, but because they failed to anticipate external forces reshaping their industries. Episode Highlights 🎙️ Why Nvidia’s $600 billion market cap drop is a warning for all businesses 🎙️ How companies like Disney and The New York Times fought back against disruption 🎙️ The difference between totally fracked, getting fracked, fighting fracking, and doing the fracking Learn how to stay ahead of disruption before it’s too late. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gxuZ2wCu #FutureFocused #BusinessStrategy #Innovation #Leadership
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If you can’t name your company’s top five priorities, how can you expect your team to act on them? In his latest Forbes article, Dev Patnaik shares why great leaders cut through complexity by identifying five big strategic goals—clear, memorable priorities that drive real results. Clarity drives impact. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g4CyEkih #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #Execution #FutureFocused
Most executives don’t fail because they lack a strategy. They fail because they have too many. In my latest Forbes article, I break down why the most effective leaders cut through the clutter and focus on just five big things—clear, memorable priorities that drive real impact. If your team can’t name the most important goals without reaching for a 50-slide deck, how can they execute on them? The best leaders don’t just set goals. They cascade them—aligning every level of the organization so that strategy turns into action. Do you know your five big things? If not, it’s time to get to work. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gykyv5Eu
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Even the best-run businesses can get fracked—disrupted by forces beyond their control. The question is: How do you fight back? In this episode of The Jump Podcast, Michelle Loret de Mola and Dev Patnaik dive into the concept of getting fracked—when companies suddenly find themselves in a world of hurt, not because of internal mismanagement, but because they failed to anticipate external forces reshaping their industries. Episode Highlights 🎙️ Why Nvidia’s $600 billion market cap drop is a warning for all businesses 🎙️ How companies like Disney and The New York Times fought back against disruption 🎙️ The difference between totally fracked, getting fracked, fighting fracking, and doing the fracking Learn how to stay ahead of disruption before it’s too late. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gxuZ2wCu #FutureFocused #BusinessStrategy #Innovation #Leadership
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In his latest Forbes article, Dev Patnaik looks into how businesses can stay ahead in an unpredictable world. Across industries, the lesson is clear: companies that consider multiple possible futures are the ones that thrive. Rather than betting everything on one outcome, future-focused leaders map out different scenarios, identify key risks, and take smart, adaptable actions. Want to learn how to prepare your business for what’s next? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gsa6pM5K
Most leaders try to predict the future—and fail. The best ones prepare for uncertainty instead. In my latest Forbes article, I explore how forward-thinking companies like Shell have used scenario planning to stay ahead of seismic shifts—while others, like NVIDIA, are now facing an unexpected reality. The lesson? You don’t need to predict the future, but you do need to prepare for multiple possibilities. The best leaders ask: What if? They game out different futures, uncover no-regrets moves, and position their organizations to thrive no matter what comes next. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/guD-9ADK
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🔎 Jump is hiring a Senior Strategist! Some people love solving clearly defined problems. Others get energy from making sense of the unknown, spotting patterns others miss, and helping senior leaders navigate what’s next. If that’s you, you might love it here. At Jump, we bring together hybrid thinkers—the kind of people who connect dots across disciplines, thrive in fast-moving, collaborative environments, and love tackling the big, ambiguous questions that keep Fortune 500 execs up at night. If you thrive in fast-moving, collaborative environments and want to do meaningful work with an amazing team, this might be the right place for you. Interested? Let’s talk. Or know someone who’d be great? Tag them below. Check out the role here: https://lnkd.in/gBraRSC6 #Hiring #Openposition #InnovationStrategy #Consulting
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Want to future-proof your business? Start by identifying what you do better than anyone else. In his latest Forbes article, Dev Patnaik dives into why success isn’t about reinventing the wheel—it’s about harnessing your unique strengths. When we look out into industry, the lesson is clear: companies thrive when they build on what already makes them great. Discover how to uncover your organization’s hidden superpowers and turn them into a competitive edge and read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dkb26Qkq
Success isn’t about finding something new—it’s about amplifying what already makes you great. In my latest Forbes article, I explore why the best companies thrive not by chasing trends, but by doubling down on their core strengths. It’s a lesson that applies whether you’re Boeing struggling with outsourced production or IBM reinventing yourself for over a century. The key to success is finding your superpowers—the unique abilities rooted in your talent, culture, and business activities. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gMns49QB
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According to Jump's own Eran Vautour, partnerships go deeper than than just putting logos together– they should be built on trust, shared goals, and a deeper purpose. In his most recent article, he breaks down how Thrivent’s collaboration with the Minnesota Twins wasn’t about visibility—it was about impact. By aligning with their mission, they transformed a sponsorship into a platform for community giving. Contrast that with Starbucks and Kraft Heinz, whose misaligned partnership collapsed into a billion-dollar lawsuit. Give the article a read to find out what separates a true partnership from a transaction. #Partnership #Strategy #Innovation
We’ve all seen corporate partnerships that feel like nothing more than a logo swap or a press release. But the best partnerships do more. They are dynamic and contribute to something bigger than either company. This article dives into what makes a partnership truly work (and what makes them fall apart).
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#JumpOffsite 2025 is returning to Napa this August! 🍊 We’re excited to bring together a like-minded group of senior leaders in strategy, growth, and innovation—future-focused thinkers shaping what’s next. With TED-like talks and intimate deep-dives, we’ll wrestle with big questions, share bold ideas, and rethink how we work and lead. It’s more than an event—it’s a rare opportunity to step away from the noise, connect deeply with brilliant minds, and leave with fresh perspectives and actionable ideas that drive impact. We can’t wait to be there!
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